Local notes and notices from The Call
Local note roundup covers photo postings, shop openings, and sales. Oil prospects near Litchfield report 3200 feet depth with copious, high quality flow. Madison County Fair deficit tallies $325 while Bond county oil leases expand into Helvetia and Saline townships. McKendree College’s new additions valued at $80,000 delay opening. John S Peterman named grand juror. A Marine resident, Henry Junker, dies of Bright's disease, aged about 53. The city installs a 100 horsepower Corliss engine to boost electric service, with a new addition built for the upgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound City
S. Kingston
Elias Burk, Jr
Henry de Bass
South
Find
H. Wilkinson
Arthur Garland
Glen Carbon
Highland
Madison County Fair Association
Litchfield
Fritts Bros
F. W. Braner
Main Street
Adela Braun
Bond County
Madison
Helvetia
Saline
McKendree College
Lebanon
Jarvis Township
Marine Cemetery
Corliss
Madison County Light and Power Company
Edwardsville
The Primary Elections Continued
A columnist uses a biblical parable to discuss growth from youth to adulthood, suggesting the inner life will reveal the character beyond outward appearance as the young person becomes a man.
Coal Dust Explosive Warned by US Geological Survey
United States Geological Survey issues Bulletin 425 on the explosibility of coal dust, tracing its dangerous history, experiments, and prevention measures. The report cites Pocahontas mine disasters, congressional investigations, and multiple studies across Europe and America, with sections on lab tests, steam and water spray cooling, and a comprehensive bibliography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
George 3. Rice
Europe
United States
Pocahontas
West Virginia
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Congress
Survey
Pittsburg
J.C. W. Frazer
Axel Larsen
Frank Haas
Oklahoma
Carl Scholz
Mississippi Blatter German Sunday Paper Item
A crude notice from Daniel Peterman advertising a German Sunday paper item via a Want Ad. The short note suggests high likelihood of a result for any inquiry and invites a call to place or confirm the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Daniel Peterman
Mississippi
Dr F W Braner Physician and Surgeon Ad
Dr F W Braner physician and surgeon advertises office at residence on Market street next to the Postoffice. Phone Kinloch 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Postoffice
Kinloch 71
Court House Items (Continued)
Court house notices list numerous property transfers and lot details across multiple towns. Names include Joseph Suppiger, Louis Voss, Adelbert Wendler, J. T. McGaughey, Carl Eigenbrodt, and many buyers in Collinsville, Worden, Madison, St. Louis, Granite City, Decatur, Highland, Edwardsville, and Alton with valuations from 1 to 13 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Suppiger
Add
Highland
Louis Voss
F. W. Spitze
Wid
Union Trust & Saving Bank
Mahler Heights
Adelbert Wendler
Philip L. Teichgraeber
Park Place
Collinsville
J.T. McGaughey
Mary J. Coulter
Battermann
Worden
Carl J. Eigenbrodt
St. Louis
Gertrude Salzer
James Randle
Belleville
Maude Marxer
Frank Pufallt
Granite City
Lizzie F. Schmidt
Vincenc Woudra
Seshiiteeress
Madison
Mary Mutka
Tanas Hosu
Stella McCartney
Daniel Zajee
Pauline Begun
Dabney Taylor
Millie Williams
Gasper Selec
Cela Kotzian
Joel Aditson Moore
Alton
Christina Collins
John Bardissono
Dine Cardone
Julius MH. Wicks
Decatur
Florence M. Powell
Decatur Edward O. Yom
Highland Minnie Seders
William O. Scott
Edwardsville
Lydia M. Cross
William Mason
East St. Louis
Mary Theiles
Joseph Po Bayer
Estedle Ole
Titus TD. Williams
Etta Gillig Johnstone
Edavardsville
Win
Franke
Prairetown
Kate Knoche
Harry Pe
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Fred A. Eisele
Geo M. McCormick
H. T. McCreasvler
Hss
Athleacrebes
John A. Uzzell
EG Peek
Wa. G. Baglin
D. G. Jones
Thomas Millett
le Aes
Walter Wilkinson
A.K. Hartley
Co. M. Bardwell
Bruce A. Campbell
Chas. Boeschenstein
Co. W. Terry
Win. B. Thomas
M. L. Geers Whale
Joseph F. Long
Dickman Feaitachirishenbes
Frank Troeckler
Jos. L. Lampert
Troy Market
Tiassee
A. R. Snodgrass’ Variety Store
New Government Report
National Telegraph Institute
America
R. A. and Wireless
Davenport
Cincinnati
Portland
Ore
Memphis
Tenn
Hazel Morriss
Ora Edwards
Georgian Horsley
Margie Smith
Black
Enoch Arden
SOX
W. J. Ruff
Dr. King
S. Kingston's
James R
Fritts, Mqr
Troy Exchange Bank
Troy, Illinois
W. W. Jarvis
D. G. Jarvis
Joh
John Feldmeier
Isaac W. Cook W. Gornet
B. F. Cramer
Ray Lawrence
A. F. Seligman
Poland
China
David Martin
H. F. Kucker & Son
Insurance Dwelling House Mutual A Reliable Home Company
Troy
Illinois
Helvetia Fire Insurance Co
Y. M. W. Powell
Springfield
Ill
McKinley Lines
McKinley Electric
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